Stories from Belgorod · Russia

A truck carrying fruit was destroyed in the Belgorod region of Russia. The incident occurred in the city, with the truck reportedly catching fire. This incident occurred in a region bordering Ukraine. The Belgorod region has recently experienced increased cross-border activity. This incident follows previous reports of explosions in the region. A truck was destroyed in an attack in Russia's Belgorod region. The source did not specify the type of attack or who was responsible. Further details regarding the nature of the attack or casualties were not immediately available. The specific nature of the attack and the responsible parties are not yet clear.

Russian authorities reported intercepting multiple Ukrainian drones over several regions overnight. Air defense systems reportedly destroyed 33 drones in Belgorod, Kursk, and Voronezh regions. This follows a pattern of increased drone activity. Russia's Ministry of Defense reported the interception of Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region. Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its forces intercepted 16 Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region. The drones were intercepted over multiple regions including Belgorod, Voronezh, Kursk, Oryol, Saratov, Vladimir, Volgograd, and Tver. Russia reported that its air defenses intercepted drones near its border with Ukraine. The incident occurred in the Rostov region, where a fuel depot and buildings were reportedly hit. One drone hit a multi-story building in Belgorod city, causing damage.

Russian forces are reportedly bombing their own supporters in the Belgorod region, with one incident involving a KAB bomb dropped on a house, killing a local resident. Additionally, a diesel fuel hydrocracking unit at the Ryazan refinery was damaged. A social media post alleges that the US military bombed civilians, leading to parents burying their children. The post also warns of impending fuel shortages that could make heatwaves lethal in the Northern Hemisphere.

Russian air defense systems were reportedly neutralized in the sky over Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Smolensk, Tver regions, and Krasnodar Krai.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) reportedly struck a Russian air defense system and radar in the Belgorod region. The strike targeted Russian invader's air defense systems.

A Ukrainian radio source indicated that attacks are occurring in other regions within Belgorod. Drones are reportedly flying into Russia's Belgorod and Kursk regions, with a journalist describing this as a problem for local governors and residents.

The situation in Russia's Belgorod region has "cardinally changed," with residents no longer relying on federal authorities, the Kremlin, or federal television channels for support.

Organizers of festive events in Belgorod warned residents that traditional large-scale celebrations would not take place.

Victory Day celebrations in Belgorod are being held in a special mode due to the ongoing special military operation. Rocket and drone attacks activate around these festive days. Organizers had previously warned Belgorod residents that traditional large-scale celebratory events would not take place this year, similar to previous years. The governor of the Belgorod region has been absent for a month, according to a source. Previously, the governor was seen as representing authority and caring for residents, being under rocket attacks, blackouts, and drone attacks.

Prosecutors estimate the assets of the RusAgra holding company involved in the case are valued at 550 billion rubles.